Playoff Picture: Teams Likely to Make It American League Detroit Tigers – Fansided notes they’re “basically a lock” for October after a remarkable turnaround ( Brew Crew Ball , FanSided ). Toronto Blue Jays – Sitting atop the AL East, they’re strong favorites to clinch a top seed ( Pinstripe Alley , The Big Lead ). Houston Astros – Holding their ground in the AL West and frequently highlighted among contenders ( The Big Lead ). Boston Red Sox & Seattle Mariners – Projected as Wild Card entries; Red Sox around #4 seed, Mariners around #5 ( BetMGM ). New York Yankees – Despite recent struggles, FanGraphs still gives them a respectable ~71% playoff probability ( Sportskeeda ). Cleveland Guardians – Once struggling, now surging with a 19‑7 stretch and within 1.5 games of a Wild Card spot ( Covering the Corner ). Kansas City Royals – With improved play and a softer schedule, they’re quietly crawling back into contention ( Royals Review ). National League...